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Responsibilities:Provide support to the provision of substantive environmental law advice to the Division Director:Draft, review and analyse policy papers, reports and other documents on issues related to the work of the Division in particular, on environmental rule of law, MEAs, and emerging environmental law and policy issues, and prepare recommendations for consideration by the Director. Prepa...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities: Provide support to the provision of substant...

Duties and Responsibilities:Provide technical competence in the creation of new environmental job profiles for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in the following thematic areas: a. Environmental Law and Governance b. Environmental Economics c. Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental Science e. Natural Resources ManagementConduct research and analysis to identify best practices and tr...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities: Provide technical competence in the creation...

ResponsibilitiesDevelops and implements programmes and projects in the interface of marine environment protection, including costal and seas and maritime safety, including risk assessment and prevention and addressing environmental degradation and source to sea pollution; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies pro...

Attend, participate and plan meetings and prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes and written summaries of discussions.Support accreditation of observers' applications in all processes.Support Major Groups and Stakeholders engagement in the Committee of Permanent Representatives meetings and its Group of FriendsAssist with organizing follow up activities, meetings, workshops, webinars and confer...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities Develops and implements programmes and projec...

The Senior Field Security Associate provides support to all security related aspects of field operations including Staff, premises and asset security. The incumbent is supervised by a Senior Officer (FSA or Head of Office) who defines general work objectives; the incumbent completes this work independently. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level with UNHCR staff, UN agencies, ...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities Attend, participate and plan meetings and pre...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. Responsibilities The Senior Field Security Associate provides support to all securit...

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is an autonomous public institute that was established in May 1997 through a Legal Notice and commenced operations in June 1999. In January 2007,His Excellency the President signed the KIPPRA Bill into law and the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006 commenced on 1st February 2007.The Institute is thus an autonomous Think Tank established ...

DutiesIdentify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, and process cases identified for resettlement and complementary pathways following established procedures; provide counselling to individuals.Monitor activities for resettlement and complementary pathways, as applicable, to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropria...

Responsibilities:The consultant will undertake the following activities to support the improvement and development of solid waste management legal frameworks and the advancement of environmental rule of law in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Guinea Bissau:Review and provide substantive inputs and comments to the two reports which will be delivered by national legal experts in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and ...

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. Duties Identify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, an...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities: The consultant will undertake the following ...

ResponsibilitiesSupport the work of the Corporate Services Division:Assists in the preparation of agreements and contracts with governments, Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), academia, public entities and private sector.Assists the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Coordination Office, the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Coordination Office and the Public Sector Partnerships & Resource Mobilisation...

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities Support the work of the Corporate Services Di...

Functional Responsibilities:Key results expected:Implementation of transactional procurementManagement of procurement processesImplementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement toolsTeam ManagementFacilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharingImplementation of transactional procurement In close cooperation with the Project Manager, under the guidance of a technical supervisor, and r...

The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world. Functional Responsibilities: Key results expected: Implementation of transactional procurement Management of procurement processes Implementation of sourc...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Legal Officer, intern will: Assisting the Legal Officer in carrying out legal rese...

Under the guidance of the Principal Coordinator of the UN Decade (First Reporting Officer), the intern will support the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration core team in undertaking the following activities:Support in the establishment and management of partnerships for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (e.g. due diligence processes, developing tool kits and guidelines, partner communication ...

Under the direct supervision of the Legal Officer, intern will:Assisting the Legal Officer in carrying out legal research and other legal related functions.Research rules, policies and regulations of the UN, both constitutional and operational, and including privileges and immunities, the use of the UN logo, the name and emblem and draft memoranda there on.Research issues relating to internationa...

Provide assistance to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.Conduct regular security assessment missions to the field in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; assist the supervisor during field missions to gather information and analyse the security situation.Be aware...

Core Functions / Responsibilities:Establish and maintain effective working relationships with security officials from other UNSMS Organizations, government counterparts and partner security services, country United Nations Department Safety and Security (UNDSS) office and all appropriate Organization Country Focal Points, in order to obtain up-to-date security-related information that is relevant...